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5 Questions to Ask a Third-Party Maintenance Provider
Not all TPM providers are built the same — here are five questions that cut through the sales pitch and get at what really matters.
Brittany Perry
4 days ago2 min read


What we've been up to . . .
Following careful planning and site surveys, our team has moved into the next phase with low-voltage cabling installation now in progress.
Alucid Team
5 days ago1 min read


Are you Leaving Value on the Table? Get More from Your TPM Partnership
Third-Party Maintenance doesn't have to begin and end with a support ticket.
Alucid Team
6 days ago2 min read


Maintain Your Legacy, While Driving Towards Modernization
Even with a clear roadmap, most banks are using a “sidecar” strategy – running legacy and modern systems side by side for months or years before a full transition is complete.
Brittany Perry
Aug 122 min read


Tech Trends Reshaping Banking in 2026
Banking is going through one of its biggest technology shifts in years.
Alucid Team
Aug 122 min read


Can You Keep Up with the New Retail Experience?
In today's retail environment, especially in the luxury space, technology is becoming part of the brand experience.
Brittany Perry
Aug 102 min read


You Don’t Run 24/7 —So Why Should Your IT Support?
Not every business needs 24/7/4hr IT coverage. In fact, for many organizations, 8x5xNBD is the perfect balance between cost and reliability.
Alucid Team
Aug 62 min read


The IT Equipment That's Perfect for Third-Party Maintenance (And the Equipment That Isn't)
When organizations first explore Third-Party Maintenance (TPM), one of the biggest questions they ask is: "Should we move all of our IT equipment to TPM?"
Alucid Team
Aug 52 min read


Fact vs. Fiction: Does Third-Party Maintenance Void Your OEM Warranty?
One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding Third-Party Maintenance (TPM) is the belief that switching away from an OEM immediately voids all warranties, contracts and future support.
Brittany Perry
Aug 43 min read


The Essential EOSL Check List
Losing OEM support for your IT hardware can put a burden on your team. If you have chosen to extend the life of your equipment and delay a refresh, follow this check list to make the transition as smooth as possible. 1.) Work with the OEM to resolve any outstanding hardware failures Now is the time to address any of the minor issues you may have put on the backburner. Even if there are no evident failures, buttoning everything up and making sure things are running smoothly
Alucid Team
Aug 31 min read


Wildfires Don’t Just Threaten Buildings. They Threaten Business.
For businesses, the question isn't simply whether your building is protected. It's whether your organization can continue operating when you can't access it.
Brittany Perry
Aug 33 min read


What we've been up to . . .
Our team recently completed a comprehensive low-voltage cabling installation, creating the foundation for multiple critical building systems.
Alucid Team
Jul 311 min read


5 Questions That Expose Whether You Actually Need OEM Support
That doesn't necessarily mean OEM support is the wrong choice—but it does mean it's worth asking a few important questions before signing your next renewal.
Alucid Team
Jul 303 min read


45 Minutes Down. Hours to Recover.
Most organizations don't run an airline, but the underlying math is the same: the cost of downtime isn't measured in minutes of outage.
Alucid Team
Jul 293 min read


Your Support Contract Hasn't Changed in 3 Years. Your Environment Has.
Here's what that audit tends to reveal — and the questions worth asking before your next renewal auto-approves itself.
Alucid Team
Jul 292 min read


Why Sustainability = Smart IT Spending
It's one of the few IT strategies where financial performance and sustainability goals naturally align.
Alucid Team
Jul 272 min read


Is Your Retail Environment Using Patchwork IT Support?
No one planned it this way — it's just the reality of what happens when stores get built, renovated, relocated and re-equipped over the better part of a decade (or even several decades!)
bperry723
Jul 163 min read


Different Branch, Different Vendor: Solving the Multi-Vendor Puzzle in Banking Infrastructure
In most industries, a slow support response is an inconvenience. In banking, it's a compliance and customer-trust issue.
Alucid Team
Jul 163 min read


The Hidden Costs of "Rip and Replace"
Replacing Your Infrastructure May Cost More Than You Think
Brittany Perry
Jul 152 min read


EOSL Alert: The Deadline for Dell EMC Systems is Almost Here
A significant wave of Dell EMC enterprise storage systems are rapidly approaching End of Service Life.
Alucid Team
Jul 102 min read
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